Solar Installers Market: ZIP 35643
Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 35643 is an urban area. with a population of 3,088 and household incomes near the national median ($51,055).
Area Profile
3,088
Population
$51,055
Median Income
-32% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 47.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 10.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$840
2BR Fair Market Rent
$732
Median Gross Rent
$110 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Alabama
- The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is the single biggest factor in your customers' buying decisions. Know the current rate and expiration timeline cold.
- Become a certified installer for at least two major panel manufacturers. Certification unlocks better wholesale pricing and warranty terms.
- Permitting and interconnection timelines vary wildly by utility. In some territories it takes 2 weeks. In others, 6 months. Map this before you set customer expectations.
- Roof condition kills more solar deals than price objections. Partner with a roofer or learn to assess roof life remaining.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-32% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
35618
7.4 mi
Pop: 1,752
$42,181
35673
7.4 mi
Pop: 7,679
$75,366
Walk: 3.9
35611
10.7 mi
Pop: 29,077
$54,606
Walk: 9.8
35601
14.1 mi
Pop: 36,008
$50,216
Walk: 8.0
35652
14.2 mi
Pop: 9,251
$64,779
Walk: 4.4
35672
14.2 mi
Pop: 5,738
$57,679
Walk: 2.9
35614
15.3 mi
Pop: 7,157
$57,296
Walk: 6.2
35671
17.4 mi
Pop: 1,907
$84,467
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the SolarBreakeven calculator.
About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits